Dr Andrew Cardow says Paula Bennett appears to be working under the belief that beneficiaries do not have the wherewithal to decide what is best for their children.

The Herald continues its series looking at our changing National identity. Today, those aged 20 - 39, the children of Rogernomics.

The Finance Minister denies the Government will use a $78 billion valuation of the lifelong cost of benefits as an excuse to get the public to buy into a harder line on welfare.

Early childhood experts are in shock after a government decision to make education compulsory from the age of 3 for children of welfare beneficiaries.

Che Guevara's daughter, Aleida Guevara, says 'sometimes people know what he stands for, sometimes not'.

Editorial: A simple breakfast is not much to ask and should be provided for all children who need it. But if it is to be public funded, the food should be distributed by agencies that know a community.

Drug testing of beneficiaries comes in next year, with penalties for those who fail. What's your view on the government's policy?

Prime Minister John Key said youth suicide statistics released today were damning and the Government needed to do better.

Rich old man, younger woman. It's a common story, but why bother with marriage?

The Government's flagship welfare policy for Maori, Whanau Ora - worth $40 million this year - is designed to lift families out of